Lavaforming: Using volcanic eruptions for sustainable building materials

undefined 17, 2024

Source: interestingengineering

Architect Arnhildur Pálmadóttir is exploring the use of lava as a sustainable construction material through her "Lavaforming" project. Scheduled for Biennale Architettura 2025, her concept involves directing molten lava via boreholes or 3D printing to quickly build city foundations. This innovative idea could reduce carbon emissions and speed up construction, though it’s still in the conceptual phase and faces challenges in safe extraction and processing.

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